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Tracks to Transformation: How Transport and Regeneration Unlock Place Potential
Transport infrastructure doesn’t just move people, it moves markets, investment, and ambition. In this episode of Tracks to Transformation, Matt sits…
7 months ago
The Moment That Matters: Matt Masters on Joining OPUS and the Future of Workforce Design
This episode of The Truth About Local Government captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector workforce leadership. Ben Dixon, Head of…
7 months, 1 week ago
Launching the LGR Initiative: Purpose, Partners & the Path Ahead
In this episode, Matthew Masters sits down with Rowan Cole (COALFACE®) and Professor Amelia Hadfield (Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Su…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Cost of Defiance: Local Government vs Sovereign Citizens
In this episode, Matt speaks with David Bainbridge‑Zafar, General Manager of Operations at Gore District Council, New Zealand, about the rising chall…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Risk, Creativity and Collaboration: Rethinking Urban Infrastructure with CIVIC
“Risk, Creativity and Collaboration: Rethinking Urban Infrastructure with CIVIC” dives into how engineering can become a catalyst for better, more hu…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Beyond the Numbers: Why Housing Quality Matters for Health, Homes and Local Systems
For years, the national housing debate has been dominated by one metric: quantity. How many homes can we build, how quickly, and at what scale. But t…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Before the Ballot: What Prospective Councillors Need to Know
Too many people step into elected office without a clear understanding of what the councillor role really involves, the workload, the emotional labou…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Enabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in Bexley
In this episode, the conversation centres on how RPNA is helping councils move beyond traditional transformation pitfalls to deliver better outcomes …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Surrey at the Frontline: Leadership, Reorganisation, and the Future of Local Government
Matt Masters sits down with Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, for an in‑depth conversation about Surrey’s transformation journey and what …
8 months ago
Corporate Landlord in Action: Nottinghamshire’s Blueprint for Smarter Assets and Stronger Places
Nottinghamshire County Council has become one of the sector’s standout examples of what a modern, strategic corporate landlord approach can achieve. …
8 months ago